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Hegel H120 Review vs Schiit Aegir and VTV Purifi, onboard vs Bluesound Node 2, best all-in-one???
The Hegel H195 left a good taste in the mouth of the Audiofool, so quite excited to try out the little brother, H120, as having the same tech should make it sound very similar, if not the same. This would be top pick against the Naim Atom or Arcam SA30, but let's hatch the eggs before counting the chickens... Let's see how this pairs against the Schiit Aegir and the super cool VTV Purifi. Also in the video, the H120 onboard DAC vs the Bluesound Node 2.
2:29 Closer Look
3:15 Comparison to Schiit Aegir
5:10 Comparison to VTV Purifi
7:22 Onboard DAC compared to Bluesound Node 2
Links to Sound Demos: czcams.com/video/1fTGx6PR44I/video.html
2:29 Closer Look
3:15 Comparison to Schiit Aegir
5:10 Comparison to VTV Purifi
7:22 Onboard DAC compared to Bluesound Node 2
Links to Sound Demos: czcams.com/video/1fTGx6PR44I/video.html
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Audiofool Sound Demo 043 Hegel H120+Schiit Yggy vs Schiit Aegir+Yggy vs Hegel 120+onboard DAC
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Audiofool Sound Demo 043 Best heard with headphones Songs from CZcams Library Jazz con Cajon by Jimmy Fontanez / Doug Maxwell 0:13 Hegel H120 Schiit Yggdrasil KEF LS50 1:50 Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil KEF LS50 3:28 Hegel H120 H120 DAC KEF LS50 Opening to Oz by Otis Mcdonald 5:05 Hegel H120 Schiit Yggdrasil KEF LS50 7:17 Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil KEF LS50 9:29 Hegel H120 H120 DAC KEF LS50 ...
Revel M126Be Review vs KEF LS50 and ATC SCM19
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$4000 is a lot of money to spend on speakers, but there's still a lot to choose from. The Revel M126Be is one of the better options, having a Beryllium tweeter as well as having excellent measurements. The KEF R3 also measured well, but fell flat (pun intended) of the expectations of the Audiofool. Will the Revel fare better? Let's find out in the review. Comparisons to the KEF LS50 and ATC SCM...
Audiofool Sound Demo 041 Revel M126Be Schiit Aegir Freya+ Yggdrasil
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Audiofool Sound Demo 041 Best heard with headphones Revel M126BE Schiit Aegir Schiit Freya Schiit Yggdrasil A2 Bluesound Node 2 Songs from CZcams Library 00:13 - 1. Jazz con Cajon by Jimmy Fontanez / Doug Maxwell 01:51 - 2. Opening to Oz by Otis Mcdonald 04:03 - 3. Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner Link to all my sound demo playlist czcams.com/users/playlist?list... Recorded using S...
Roksan Blak Review comparison to Schiit Aegir and VTV Purifi 1ET400A
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The Roksan Blak is a great looking amplifier with 150w of power, as well as Bluetooth, a USB DAC and a great MM phonostage. Although more known for turntables, like Rega, they know what sounds great and have expanded to amps and speakers, and the Roksan Blak has garnered awards from numerous audio publications. But as audiofools, we only know which one is for us after comparing it with somethin...
KEF R3 review vs KEF LS50 and Harbeth P3ESR
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The KEF LS50 is a very popular speaker and sounds quite good that it is even classified a Class A in Stereophile's recommendations. Still, it doesn't go really deep and a lot of people need to complement it with a subwoofer. Enter the R3, a 3-some which has the similar UniQ concentric drivers plus another 6.5" woofer, and so you have the recipe for an LS60! At least in paper. Specs indicate the...
Sound Demo 039 KEF R3 Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil
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Audiofool Sound Demo 039 Best heard with headphones KEF R3 Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil A2 Bluesound Node 2 Songs from CZcams Library 00:13 - 1. Jazz con Cajon by Jimmy Fontanez / Doug Maxwell 01:50 - 2. Opening to Oz by Otis Mcdonald 04:03 - 3. Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner Link to all my sound demo playlist czcams.com/users/playlist?list... Recorded using Sennheiser Ambeo and Ip...
Monitor Audio Bronze 100 review vs. KEF LS50 and Elac Debut Reference DBR62
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8" Woofer in a $600 speaker. That alone should have most people go out and try the Bronze 100. And having reviewed the Silver 100s, this is sure to have fabulous bass... and it does! Looks quite handsome as well. Seems like Monitor Audio has all the right ingredients for success, but let's not get ahead of ourselves, because all speakers sound great... until we compare it to something else. So ...
Sound Demo 038 Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil
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Audiofool Sound Demo 038 Best heard with headphones Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil A2 Bluesound Node 2 Songs from CZcams Library 00:13 - 1. Jazz con Cajon by Jimmy Fontanez / Doug Maxwell 01:52 - 2. Opening to Oz by Otis Mcdonald 04:04 - 3. Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner Link to all my sound demo playlist czcams.com/users/playlist?list... Recorded using Sennh...
SMSL Sanskrit 10 v2 with Topping P50 Linear Power Supply, Is an LPS worth it with the SK10?
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The SMSL Sanskrit 10 v2 performance and sound is very similar to the Topping E30 which was reviewed here czcams.com/video/wgwzZQvfNKQ/video.html, so we know that it's a great value DAC. What if we add a Linear Power Supply like the Topping P50? We know that clean power is essential to clean sound, but can it really improve an already, super clean DAC? Find out in the video. Comparisons of the S...
Sound Demo v2 037 SMSL Sanskrit 10 v2 with and without Topping P50 LPS, KEF LS50, Schiit Aegir
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Audiofool Sound Demo 037 Best heard with headphones SMSL Sanskrit 10 v2 with and without Topping P50 Linear Power Supply Schiit Aegir Schiit Freya KEF LS50 Bluesound Node 2 Songs from CZcams Library SMSL SK10 w/ P50 00:13 - 1. Jazz con Cajon by Jimmy Fontanez / Doug Maxwell SMSL SK10 01:51 - 2. Jazz con Cajon by Jimmy Fontanez / Doug Maxwell SMSL SK10 w/ P50 03:29 - 3. Opening to Oz by Otis Mcd...
Plinius Hautonga Review compared to Schiit Aegir, 2x Aegir, VTV Purifi, Rega Elicit R
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New Zealand may be known more for Lord of the Rings, but audiofools know this place as the home of Plinius, one of the better amplifier manufacturers in the world. And here we have the Plinius Hautonga, a powerhouse of an amp capable of 200w 8ohms, that really looks awesome, but comes with an awesome price as well. Good thing the sound is awesome as well. How does it fare against the Schiit Aeg...
Sound Demo v2 036 KEF LS50 Plinius Hautonga Schiit Yggdrasil
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Audiofool Sound Demo 036 Best heard with headphones Plinius Hautonga KEF LS50 Schiit Yggdrasil A2 Bluesound Node 2 Songs from CZcams Library 00:13 - 1. Jazz con Cajon by Jimmy Fontanez / Doug Maxwell 01:52 - 2. Opening to Oz by Otis Mcdonald 04:06 - 3. Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner Link to all my sound demo playlist czcams.com/play/PLLZRn4Q-3oTVa62aRH0F0D9VUiBzboPNx.html Recorded usin...
VTVamplifier Purifi 1ET400a Stereo Power amp Review vs Schiit Aegir, Rega Elicit R, Aegir monoblocks
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The Purifi 1ET400a has been garnering a lot praise of late, and even used in NAD's flagship M33. You can get the same chip at about a quarter of the price from VTVamplifier and have a choice of input buffers to suit your tastes. Probably the best bang for buck amplifier of 2020, but how does it compare against the Audiofool's favorite Schiit Aegir? Let's find out in the review, also compared to...
Sound Demo v2 035 VTVamplifier Purifi 1ET400A with Sparkos 2590 opamp KEF LS50 Schiit Yggdrasil A2
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Audiofool Sound Demo 035 Best heard with headphones VTVamplifier Purifi 1ET400A stereo amplifier with Sparkos 2590 opamp Schiit Freya KEF LS50 Schiit Yggdrasil A2 Bluesound Node 2 Songs from CZcams Library 00:13 - 1. Jazz con Cajon by Jimmy Fontanez / Doug Maxwell 01:52 - 2. Opening to Oz by Otis Mcdonald 04:04 - 3. Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner Link to all my sound demo playlist czca...
Tritrix MTM DIY Speakers by Parts Express review vs KEF LS50 and Elac Debut Reference DBR62
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Tritrix MTM DIY Speakers by Parts Express review vs KEF LS50 and Elac Debut Reference DBR62
Sound Demo v2 034 Tritrix MTM Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil A2
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Sound Demo v2 034 Tritrix MTM Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil A2
ATC SCM 19 Review vs KEF LS50, Tekton Impact Monitor, ATC SCM 11
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ATC SCM 19 Review vs KEF LS50, Tekton Impact Monitor, ATC SCM 11
Sound Demo v2 033 Tekton Impact Monitor Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil A2
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Sound Demo v2 033 Tekton Impact Monitor Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil A2
Sound Demo v2 032 ATC SCM 19 Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil A2
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Sound Demo v2 032 ATC SCM 19 Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil A2
Rega Elicit R Review vs Schiit Aegir, Schiit Ragnarok 1
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Rega Elicit R Review vs Schiit Aegir, Schiit Ragnarok 1
Sound Demo v2 031 KEF LS50 Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil A2
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Sound Demo v2 031 KEF LS50 Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil A2
Sound Demo v2 030 Rega Elicit R KEF LS50 Schiit Yggdrasil A2
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Sound Demo v2 030 Rega Elicit R KEF LS50 Schiit Yggdrasil A2
Magnepan LRS Review compared to KEF LS50 and Elac Debut Reference DBR62
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Magnepan LRS Review compared to KEF LS50 and Elac Debut Reference DBR62
Sound Demo v2 029 Magnepan LRS Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil GS
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Sound Demo v2 029 Magnepan LRS Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil GS
Dynaudio Special 40 review vs KEF LS50 vs Tekton Impact Monitor vs ATC SCM 11
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Dynaudio Special 40 review vs KEF LS50 vs Tekton Impact Monitor vs ATC SCM 11
Sound Demo v2 028 Tekton Impact Monitor Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil GS
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Sound Demo v2 028 Tekton Impact Monitor Schiit Aegir Schiit Yggdrasil GS
Sound Demo v2 027 Dynaudio Special 40 Schiit Aegir Yggdrasil GS
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Sound Demo v2 027 Dynaudio Special 40 Schiit Aegir Yggdrasil GS
Topping E30 review vs Bluesound Node 2
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Topping E30 review vs Bluesound Node 2
Sound Demo v2 026 Topping E30 Schiit Aegir KEF LS50
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Sound Demo v2 026 Topping E30 Schiit Aegir KEF LS50
just paid today for dali option mk2 2 will pair with denon x4800h and sonly oled. waiting eagerly
Love it. The S40s get trashed on ASR but blew me away in a demo on stands in a treated room. I could definitely hear the cabinet resonance at loud volume but the tweeter and bass extension and slam are just amazing for a 2-way bookshelf. Such a shocking performer. For comparison, $10K Revels floors floorstanders I heard right after left me cold with their excessively clinical high end. Contour 60i, as well. If my room was smaller I would probably pick up a pair and just run room correction and boost the mids a little.
Dude, have you compared Ragnarok vs Ragnarok II? How do they differ from each other and from the other options you show in this video? Thanks!
what is the difference between ATC 11 v1 and version v2..they also look different ???
Bas bas bas, Ovi Amerikanci ko da nikada nisu culi bubanj uzivo ili bas gitaru.
Oh man, I find this channel puts Schiit gear almost on top of any other gear. I don't know, Rick...
Good review from a Filipino have ordered a pair of Elacs debut 2.0 b6.2. Was choosing between Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 but because of its rear port most reviews tell it is difficult for proper placement unlike the B6.2.
So mine modest opinion: SMC 19, SMC11, Tekton Impact and than LS50. Both models of SMCs benefit of additional subwoofer. Mine choice should be SMC 11 plus SVS 1000 SB
Hi , i want to ask if the Denon 600 is a good match.
What amplifier did you use to drive the Revels?
Which integrated stereo amp would be good match for Rubicon2? I heard its difficult to drive to loud listening levels Since its 4 ohms
I have the Opticon 1 and had the Menuet SE. The Opticon 1 for me are easy on the amp, do not require as much power as the SPL per watt exceeds what Dali published. The Menuet SE were more difficult as it drops as low as 3.5 ohms and about 4 give or take dbl less per watt than Opticons. Also, the Menuet SE was too refined for my tastes. On a sub, the Opticon 1 is a very nice speaker system for both music and movies. The Rubicon 2 falls in between the power needed to drive to higher SPLs. Don't know how they perform at lower volumes but expect it will have more bass, midrange weight and clarity over the Opticon 1 I have. By how can't say. Probably a bit brighter too. As to difficulty driving, I think they would be an easy enough load and more power by an amp with good current output will tighten and speed up the bass. Tempted myself, but I like the form factor of the smaller Opticon 1 and on a sub, I am probably close enough to Rubicon performance at the SPLs I listen at. If you want higher SPLs say for rock, etc., the Rubicons would perform better, sound larger, etc. At 14 in tall, still packs a punch in a relatively small cabinet that needs at least say 15 inches from back wall. Can't say which amp would be best for the Rubicon but I like/prefer smooth over too energetic of an amp for longer listening. Alot of options and many would work with differences in flavor. I tend to avoid amps with an over emphasis on bass that's boomy and sluggish vs tight and fast.
Thank u for your insight
hi, what was the preamplifier used?
Hi, but is it true that they don't go very low and that a subwoofer is even needed? Thank you
I just got around to installing my CX A80, but I was not aware it did not give you the option to attenuate lower frequencies on the speaker outputs,such as a high pass crossover . I have those slim paradigm millinial series full range speakers , and they are distorting from low frequencies. I have a 12 inch paradigm sub for lower frequency duties . Not sure what my options are other than using passive bass blockers for the main speakers or a passive crossover network ?
I take t bapure I hear them friend… maybe you lack hearing a little
Love the holographic sound signature and the wonderful instruments separation of the Tannoys. But it sounds lean too to my ears. Do you know a pair of speakers that are as good as these Tannoys in terms of the above mentioned strength but don't sound lean? Thinking of upgrading but don't know what to upgrade to. Have you heard of the Fyne audio 502s maybe?
Better than bw606 and elac elt-7 mk2?
As the ATC 19s are my reference speaker, I should compare the Revel M126Be to them some time. ATC will excel in the mids as that's their thing, I get all the based needed from dual subs covering 100hz and below. In a two way speaker, something has to give and adding base is the easy part. Great mids and highs are not...BTW, as of now (2024) they cost approx same in the US, give or take a few $.
Danny Richi from GR Research recommended to point supertweeters up or back to avoid comb filtering with main tweeters.
can you connect a subwoofer to this amplifier?
Yes ,I have relT7x and I use speakers terminals directly as this sub is designed .Works perfect
I just subscribed to your channel! As a student of sensory and social psychology who's had a lifelong interest in audio an instrumentation I find this topic fascinating. Keep up the good work even if none of the more mainstream audio channels are listening! At least, you will resemble a super tweeter! Thanks for the great material. You are appreciated!
Ok it's been 2 years. I looked up the price in my country. Revel is about $6250 and the LS 50 Meta is $1499.
If you do not like building why did you? I run mine into a pair of DIY Hestia OB Speakers which are about 91 spl. Plenty of volume for my modest living room. And for twice the price the Aegir should come out ahead although in hifi this is often not the case. I push my Amp Camp with an Emotiva PT2 preamp and it pairs nicely.with it. I very much enjoy the building part so it works for me.
Why did you stop making review videos? I really enjoyed our videos
I own both of these. The zu are better for live and instrumental music... But are more sloppy and less precise than the ls50. Ls50 is more of an audiophile speaker. The zu are more enjoyable than the ls50 for certain types of music.
Здравствуйте. Раскроит ли rocsan blak полностью elac 404? И удачное ли будет сочитание? Выбираю между rocsan blak и Atoll ln300.
I’m into the atc lately but im sad to hear they were beaten on orchestral
How well did that Ragbarock push the impact monitors?
This is the first video of yours that I've watched. I really liked the format. I have Revel Performa3 106s and have been looking at the ATCs.
Is the Rega bright with vocals?
No - very nice
We now know which super tweeters to ignore . That's about it .
If this wasn’t a blind test, it’s useless. Sighted “audio” tests have bias. No way around it.
Class D is the future.
Great videos. It was a great run
Roksan used to be available in the US, but I had problems with some of their product in the 90's. They seem to have made some changes, improved their product, and decided not to come back to the US.
Your English isn't Clear
Get your ears checked guy! Hegel is the superior in every aspect
Of course they all sound the bloody same. They're just cables!
I think the issue is the "upgraded" buffer boards on the Purifi's. Stick to stock has been the general consensus
Aegir is the culprit. It doesn’t have enough juice to drive scm 19s.
Why is the sound secoundary ? Its the reason I have loudspeakrs to improve the sound quality, thats what HiFi is about. I use a HiFi System to listen to music and not music to listen to the gear. Its like a bought a house and garden with lawn so I can own a lawnmower and use it ;-)
Hi, Where to find cheaper second hand in UK market especially online?
What is the name of the speakers behind? Thanks
Thanks for your great channel. So which is the best amp by ranking, what is the best amp and what is the second best amp in this comparison? Kind regards
Great helpful video
Thank you for the review. I do not know the 5si what I have here is the xs2 and I also do not find it to be calling attention to details. Musical it is a lot. Voincing being how they are this amplifier till now gived me the most sence of realinzm in human voice compared to many amplifiers. What I do not like is thet midbase bump, which kindf of is a part of its overall musical presentation but to me up until now only sealed speakers did work or I had to place anythink at least 4 feet from the wall. What I love about this amp is its upper frequencies which I find to be just right. I know my last two sentences are quite oposit of what normaly is liked and not liked about naim gear:) , However rega elex - r and any other is absolutely not acceptable for me because it as only amp which I tried kind of changes some sounds, and as well as it is able to play some things realy nice it is also able to errase texture
I put the LS50 Meta's side by side with the Totem Bison monitors. Same size woofers, but the Totem was better in everything except cabinet coloration. The Kef enclosure was pretty inert. For me, the Totem was a no-brainer. I want to get a pair of these ATC's and put them next to the Totems and see how they compare.
Do you remember if the cabinet’s in the Zu dw6 were built well and braced well? Or were they hollow for the price?
There's no bracing but they have the pyramid shaped foam inside.
@@TheAudiofool so were the cabinets solid or cheap?
@@waldowsxxghostxx8577 I think the cabinets are pretty much built well for the price
This whole comparison is about 1 guys opinion and we NEVER even get a comparison on this site, just a bunch of talking. I could get that from an article or blog!
I had both the BLK amplifier and cd player,both failed within months of purchase,both whent back